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White-legged Damselfly - Platycnemis pennipes

Favourite Photos

image	species	author	location	uploaded	taken	select
	White-legged Damselfly - Platycnemis pennipes	dylan	Bath and North East Somerset	9 Jul 2022, 4:11 p.m.	6 Jul 2022, 10:20 a.m.
	White-legged Damselfly - Platycnemis pennipes	dylan	Bath and North East Somerset	9 Jul 2022, 4:11 p.m.	6 Jul 2022, 10:20 a.m.
	White-legged Damselfly - Platycnemis pennipes	dylan	Bath and North East Somerset	9 Jul 2022, 4:11 p.m.	6 Jul 2022, 10:20 a.m.
	White-legged Damselfly - Platycnemis pennipes	dylan	Keynsham Memorial Park	9 Jul 2022, 4:17 p.m.	6 Jul 2022, 3:03 p.m.
	White-legged Damselfly - Platycnemis pennipes	dylan	Keynsham Memorial Park	9 Jul 2022, 4:17 p.m.	6 Jul 2022, 3:04 p.m.

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This species has:

5 Media. See Latest, See Favourite.
2 Sightings. See on Map.
1 Species. See Other Views.

Species Description

Widespread but uncommon and local in the South. Habitat includes: Slow-moving fresh water with rich vegetation such as rivers, streams, canals, ponds etc. Flight period: April to September. Length: 36 mm.

Useful Links:

British Dragonfly Society

Dragonfly Guide